Weekend Getaway: The Happy 8 Retreat

One thing I learned about myself this year is that I quite like taking road trips. It's a different sort of adventure from travelling to a different country. And like I mentioned in one of my previous posts, there are plenty of hidden gems in Malaysia in terms of glamping, retreats and hideaways.

I haven't been on a road trip/retreat since March so me and my friend decided to go. We found a really cute and affordable retreat.

Actually, one of my goals is to visit as many retreats in Malaysia as possible - no time limits though.


Anyway, the one we went to last weekend was in Ipoh, Perak. It's called The Happy 8 Retreat, which is a 2-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur.

It was basically like a tree-house/bamboo house. So, if you are looking for a quiet place to wind down for the weekend, this place is definitely worth the visit.

How do you feel about glamping and retreats? Let me know in the comments :)

x

Weekend Getaway: Sentosa Villa

One thing I absolutely love about Malaysia is that there are so many hidden gems here. By hidden gems, I do mean villas and resorts and retreats where millennials can glamp.

Oh yes. We take glamping very seriously nowadays. 

There are plenty of cute little hideaways you can find in Malaysia. The one I went to over the weekend was Sentosa Villa, Taiping, Perak (which is like a 4-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur).

If you are looking for total tranquility, nature, affordable, peace and serenity, you should definitely check this place out. My friend and I went for the junior suite. There are plenty of other options but we just opted for this one because the whole point was to wind down and relax. And Sentosa Villa was the perfect place to do it.

If you've had a really rough week or rough month and you're just looking for a short escape into nature, I highly recommend this place because I came back feeling refreshed and pumped.

Here's a short video to show you exactly how it looks like:

What I Pack for a Weekend Retreat

Weekend getaways have always been one of my favourite things to do, especially when they involve getting away from the city and all its madness.

Weekend retreats are my new found love. 

Oh yes, I do love myself a little weekend retreat getaway. Which reminds me, I think I'm due another one SOON! (You can read my weekend retreat posts here and here.)

Weekend getaways and weekend retreats are slightly different, as I'm sure most of you will know. Retreats are more secluded. You connect more with nature. You're in a middle of nowhere, basically.


So, here are a couple of things I would pack for a weekend retreat:


Toiletries 

•  Toothbrush and toothpaste
•  Mosquito repellent (IS A MUST!) 
•  Lip balm 
•  Sunscreen 
•  Hand sanitizer 

Clothes

•  Shorts (hot climate, jungle. you do the math) 
•  Comfy clothes 
•  Bikini (if there's a pool or beach nearby) 

Others

•  Book
•  Phone, charger and camera (very limited digital items because the whole idea is to connect with nature) 
•  Sunglasses 

What do you pack for your weekend retreat? Let me know in the comments :) 

P/S: You can watch two of my weekend retreat videos down below :)